When choosing a wardrobe, first of all, attention is drawn to the functionality of the wardrobe. After all, each of us appreciates the usable space and wants to use it to the maximum. Sometimes it is not possible to place all things in one closet, so you have to think about expanding the wardrobe or the rules for storing clothing, shoes and accessories. We will talk in more detail about what place a wardrobe closet occupies in a person’s life and what types of wardrobes generally exist.
Typology of wardrobes
Regardless of the variety of designs, styles, models and dimensions, all wardrobes are divided into three volume groups:
- Dress - are presented in the form of separate independent pieces of furniture, equipped with such structural elements as walls, bottom, top cover, facade. The main characteristics of such a wardrobe include mobility, the distinguishing features are the swing door system.
- Under the wardrobe means an improved model of the wardrobe. The main distinguishing feature is the sliding system of door structures. In addition, the cabinet can be not only cabinet, but also partially built-in, that is, not have one or more walls, bottom,top cover.
- Built-in wardrobes (full or partial). This type of construction actually replaces the mini-dressing room. For its arrangement, the architectural components of the apartment are used, such as a niche, an alcove, a partition, which are equipped with shelving (angular or linear).
Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each type of wardrobe and determine which one is best for you, taking into account not only the style of the interior, but also based on the functional features of the piece of furniture. Check out the types of wardrobe cabinets in more detail.
Wardrobes
A disassembled wardrobe consists of a set of parts: one or more compartments equipped with a bar, shelves, drawer system. One of the essential design elements is a full-length mirror. As additional options - holders for ties, scarves, scarves, a hanger for belts, a modular shoe compartment.
Combined types of wardrobes are used to store clothes.
Modern modular systems can consist of a wide variety of blocks. The complete set depends on the serial production and model of furniture production, as well as the preferences of the customer (in the case of individual furniture production). It is the configuration of the cabinet that determines the level of its functionality.
There are these types of wardrobes for dresses:
1. Travel bag
This name was given to a compact mobile design in the form of a wardrobe for the bedroom. In this design, the minimum setshelves and a small number of compartments for storing hanging things. Most often it is used to store everyday clothes and bows "for tomorrow". The bulk of things for the basic wardrobe are stored in another closet.
2. 3-5 door cabinets (combined)
Depending on the design features, such wardrobe cabinets consist of one or more sections with rods placed parallel to the back wall, a set of shelves, a drawer system or other built-in elements. These types of cabinets are produced with a standard depth of 60 cm and a width of one independent section of 50 cm.
3. End Bar Cabinet
A retractable hanger is usually mounted in structures with a shallow depth of 40 cm.
Depending on the shape, there are two types of wardrobes: corner and linear.
Advantages and disadvantages of wardrobes
Among the total number of positive characteristics, users identify three main advantages of freestanding wardrobes for hanging clothes:
- mobility of structures, allowing you to freely move the cabinet from one wall to another, without resorting to outside help;
- an interesting design that can play an important role in complementing the interior of the room, turning an ordinary closet into a bright accent point;
- wide range of models within this species.
Negative qualities include:
- Irrational exploitationspace, both linear and horizontal, which manifests itself in the form of gaps at the top and bottom, between the body and the walls. This design requires additional space to open the door facade, which is not very convenient if you have a small apartment.
- Classic models rarely fit into the design of modern interior styles or non-standard room configuration solutions, such as ledges, sloping ceilings, etc.
Feature of modern wardrobes
The boom in wardrobes has been going on for 25 years now, and the popularity of such designs is not falling, moreover, they are even gradually replacing wardrobe counterparts. A distinctive feature of this design is a system of sliding doors moving along the lower and upper guide tracks (tracks). The width of the doors, consisting of modules, can reach 3 meters in length. A limit of 60 cm maximum applies to the width of one door leaf. This design allows you to rationally use the usable space and expand the capacity of the cabinet to the maximum. There are several types of wardrobes.
Case Models
In fact, these are the same wardrobes with full and functional content, but with a more modern and convenient door system. Installation is usually carried out at home. The positive point is the fact that if there is a need to dismantle and reassemble the structure, then this procedure is easy to carry out.
Built-in closet
The built-in wardrobe model suggestsuse of one of the architectural elements of the room. For such purposes, a plasterboard partition, ceiling or floor is suitable.
As you already understood, depending on the shape, these types of cabinets are distinguished (photos of designs are presented in the article): rectangular (linear), angular and diagonal, which depends on the dimensions and configuration of the built-in section of the room.
Advantages and disadvantages of wardrobes
What is the reason for such a high popularity of this type of furniture? Let's take a closer look:
- in the closet, the storage space is optimally used for its intended purpose;
- individual filling and modeling of the internal space can be done together with a specialist, expressing your comments and wishes;
- The use of such a design will not only give the interior an exclusivity, but also help hide some imperfections, for example, uneven walls or ceilings, if any.
Among the shortcomings, only high labor and material costs in manufacturing, compared to cabinet furniture, are noted, which significantly increases the cost of construction.
Built-in mini dressing rooms
The only difference between a full-fledged dressing room and a built-in one is the lack of a dressing area with a dressing table due to the insufficiently large size of the structure. Mini-dressing rooms are conditionally divided into 5 types, the definition of which depends on the features of the arrangement of the internalspace of a piece of furniture. Types of cabinets used as mini dressing rooms:
- case or shelving mini dressing rooms;
- corner built-in wardrobes;
- modular systems;
- dressing rooms, the interior of which is decorated in a loft style;
- panel mini dressing rooms.
Features and disadvantages of designs
Features include:
- saving usable space;
- zonal room division;
- construction of interior space thanks to the principle of modular wardrobes;
- affordable price range.
Of the shortcomings noted:
- lack of the ability to move the cabinet;
- time and material labor costs arising during the installation of the structure.
As you can see, the advantages and disadvantages are inherent in each type of cabinet. In the house, everyone wants to see the best furniture option. Whichever type you prefer, remember: the main thing is that you like the wardrobe and meet functional needs, because your favorite and properly selected furniture never causes trouble.
